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Funders to approach for The Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust Inc

Columbia, Missouri$320k revenue5 funders on file

Welcome to the official website of the prr t1 steam locomotive trustan ambitious and inspiring project to reignite the golden age of steam and celebrate american innovation. The t1 trust is more than just a preservation effort; it is a bold movement to honor our rich railroad heritage while pushing the boundaries of whats possible. With the passion of dedicated volunteers, the ingenuity of skilled engineers, and the generosity of supporters from around the globe, we are bringing prr t1 no. 5550 to life. This stunning locomotive, a masterpiece of art deco design paired with cutting-edge 20th-century engineering, is set to become the 53rd t1 class engine ever built. Featuring its iconic 4- 4-4-4 wheel arrangement, 5550 promises to captivate the imagination of rail enthusiasts and rekindle the magic of mainline steam travel. Our mission doesnt stop at preserving history; we are making history. The prr t1 5550 will not only serve as an awe-inspiring mainline excursion engine but will…

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  1. 1Veterans United FoundationNo similar grantees yet1 in 90$16k
  2. 2The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank TrusteeSimilar grantees: Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad Association ($13k/yr), Engine 557 Restoration Company ($36k/yr), Michigan State Trust for Railway PR ($8k/yr)under 1 in 100$10k
  3. 3Boone Electric Community TrustGives in Missouri (37 of 51)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$9k
  4. 4Allen P and Josephine B GreenGives in Missouri (70 of 87)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$14k
  5. 5The Columbia FoundationGives in Georgia (11 of 18)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$4k
  6. 6The Pew Charitable TrustsSimilar grantees: Downeast Rail Heritage Preservation Trust Inc ($80k/yr), Trout Unlimited Inc ($37k/yr), Academy of Music of Philadelphia Inc ($10k/yr)under 1 in 100$36k
  7. 7Boone County Community TrustGives in Missouri (21 of 23)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$11k
  8. 8Orscheln Industries Foundation IncNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$3k
  9. 9National Park FoundationSimilar grantees: Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation ($40k/yr), C&O Canal Trust Inc ($58k/yr), Independence Historical Trust ($190k/yr)under 1 in 100$50k
  10. 10The Candelaria FundSimilar grantees: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Inc ($30k/yr), Friends of the Railroad Museum Pennsylvania ($10k/yr), Nashville Steam Preservation Society ($58k/yr)under 1 in 100$22k
  11. 11Stafford Family Charitable TrustGives in Missouri (20 of 22)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$8k
  12. 12Mfa Oil FoundationGives in Missouri (124 of 200)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$2k
  13. 13Missouri Humanities CouncilGives in Missouri (47 of 62)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$9k
  14. 14Heart of Missouri United Way IncGives in Missouri (32 of 33)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$55k
  15. 15M J Murdock Charitable TrustSimilar grantees: Rails to Trails Conservancy ($210k/yr), Trout Unlimited Inc ($98k/yr), Pacific Crest Trail Association ($120k/yr)under 1 in 100$85k
  16. 16William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank TrusteeGives in Missouri (152 of 201)Similar grantees: National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($5k/yr)under 1 in 100$27k
  17. 17The Ford FoundationSimilar grantees: Rails to Trails Conservancy ($110/yr), New York Historical Society ($50k/yr), National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($550k/yr)under 1 in 100$37k
  18. 18The William G Pomeroy FoundationSimilar grantees: Rails to Trails Conservancy ($50k/yr), Hendrick Hudson Chapter Nsdar ($10k/yr), American Precision Museum Inc ($2k/yr)under 1 in 100$2k
  19. 19Community Foundation of Central MoNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$21k
  20. 20Ameren Charitable Trust (Union ElectricGives in Missouri (112 of 164)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$5k
  21. 21Robert J Trulaske JR Family FoundationGives in Missouri (28 of 39)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$18k
  22. 22David B Lichtenstein FoundationGives in Missouri (23 of 24)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$7k
  23. 23Kampeter Family Charitable FoundationGives in Missouri (7 of 13)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$54k
  24. 24Mid Atlantic Arts IncSimilar grantees: Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation ($6k/yr), People's Theatre Project Inc ($10k/yr), Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia ($18k/yr)under 1 in 100$11k
  25. 25Fred V & Dorothy H Heinkel Charitable FoundationGives in Missouri (20 of 20)No similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$14k